Scope
Reference
ASC25015
Description
The Council is seeking a supplier to deliver a countywide service for Minor Adaptations and Independence at Home in Worcestershire, or alternatively one supplier for Lot 1 - Minor Adaptations and a second supplier for Lot 2 - Independence at Home, based on the results of this tender.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,025,000 excluding VAT
- £3,630,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 1 April 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Possibility to extend for three (3) years - 12 months + 12 months + 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Lot 1. Lot 1 Minor Adaptations
Description
Under the Care Act 2014 , the Council has a statutory duty for the provision of minor housing adaptations without charge. The Minor Adaptations service for Worcestershire will include provision for the following: Banister rails, Drop down rails, Floor to ceiling poles, Galvanised rails, Half steps, Key safes, Lever taps, Metal grab rails, Newel rails, Plastic grab rails, Shower seats, Toilet frames, Temporary ramps. This list should not be viewed as exhaustive.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,150,000 excluding VAT
- £2,580,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 Independence at Home
Description
The Independence at Home service aims to support people to regain their independence through providing responsive, short-term, practical, compassionate, and personalised support to enable a person, wherever safely possible, to prevent a hospital admission, or return to their own home following a stay in hospital.
Lot value (estimated)
- £875,000 excluding VAT
- £1,050,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 Minor Adaptations
Lot 2. Lot 2 Independence at Home
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 October 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
17 October 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Applications must be submitted via our e-Procurement system, In-Tend: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Detailed description of the award criteria can be found on our e-Procurement system, In-Tend: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home |
Price |
Weighting description
Detailed description of the award criteria can be found on our e-Procurement system, In-Tend: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Worcestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRPQ-4584-WLPQ
County Hall, Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP
United Kingdom
Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government